Hotel La Vela is situated on San Domino the most beautiful of the islands for its breathtaking seaviews and the most developed for tourists.
The hotel, immersed in the shade of the pine trees, is located above the scenic Matano Bay , 200 meters from the small village with its 300 inhabitants (approx.)
Even though it is the largest of the 5 islands in the archipelago it has an area of only 208 acres. It is 2,5 km in length and 1,5 km wide making it easy to walk around the entire island, which is also the best way to admire the beauty of its coastline and the lush vegetation of the pine woods which almost touch the sea.
The archipelago was designated a Marine Protected Area in 1989 within the Gargano National Park.
Its splendid seabed, crystalline waters and rich marine life make it a favourite destination for scuba diving enthusiasts who arrive in large numbers almost all year round.